The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1424 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4238 mm
Length
4288 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1484 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.07 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.49 kg/bhp
13.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
66 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
795 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data